The Man Who Sells India Its Nikes Just Backed an Indian Sneaker Brand
On Friday, Bengaluru-based Comet announced a ₹100 crore Series B led by Verlinvest, the Belgian investment firm built on...
Zaydn Raised $681K. Its Rivals Raised Seven Times More.
On 20 August 2026, Delhi-based Zaydn announced it had raised $681,000 in a seed round led by Inflection Point...
Nike Air Zoom Hyperslide: A Slide That Heats and Buzzes Your Feet
Recovery slides used to mean one thing. Rubber. Foam. A logo. Something you shuffled out of a locker room...
Dua Lipa ASICS Sneakers: The Gel-Kayano 20 That Thinks It’s a Necklace
There's a version of celebrity street style that's just a stylist emptying a PR closet. And then there's whatever...
The Mantis Concept Sneaker Is Biomimicry Sneaker Design Gone Feral
Every so often something lands on the feed that makes you stop mid-scroll, tilt your head, and mutter "what...
This Week’s Sneaker Releases: The July 2026 Drop Guide
Summer is peak drop season, and this week is loaded. The sneaker releases landing across July 2026 range from...
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